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Kingswear Coffee PodEpisode 16 - Gemma and the Petite PantryAfter a break, Jo and Roger are back and delighted to introduce our podcast listeners to a new business in Kingswear. It was a real treat to chat to Gemma on a sunny Sunday morning, back where it all began.The Kingswear Coffee Company, which is where this podcast originated, closed in September last year. But in October, the shop reopened with a new look and a different vibe. Gemma, who is behind the new venture, joins us to talk about the business, her background and how opening the Petite Pantry has impacted her life.2025-02-1134 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 15 - Janet, Facebook and Food banksFor this episode, we met the incredible Janet Kidson. Many of us know her name from the Facebook group - Dartmouth News and Support, which she dedicates a great deal of time and effort to. But she also finds time for the Dartmouth Food Bank, a cat rescue and helping to run the local hall. She seems to be a woman that just gets things done! And she has survived bank raids and terrorist attacks with the same admirable practicality and humour. 2024-11-0336 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 14 - Bells, bingo and bye byeThis time it's just Roger and Jo, talking about what's going on in the village, the closure of the coffee shop and the arrival of the church bells.
Also, if you are interested in doing a paper round for Jo, get in touch with her for more details. 2024-09-1827 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 13 - Cruising with Tricia DanielsIn this episode we learn about the fascinating journey travelled by Tricia Daniels. And travel has been a constant in her life. Not only did she have a full career with British Airways, she was key to promoting Dartmouth as a port for visiting cruise ships. 2024-08-0335 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 12 - "No more toys" with Jeff HoulgraveWe talk marinas, lifeboats, tractors and super yachts with Jeff, a regular visitor to the coffee shop and the initiator of Bovril on the drinks menu. This wide-ranging discussion explores many of Jeff's interests, and it still feels as if we only scratched the surface. We hope you enjoy this episode.2024-07-0133 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 11 - Jan Trevorrow, knitting and waterThis time we have a lovely conversation with Jan Trevorrow about Worldwide Knit in Public Day taking place on 8 June. Jo and I also talk about the current cryptosporidium outbreak and how we are dealing with it locally.2024-05-2734 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 10 - Open Gardens with Alison TimmsThis time we talk to Alison Timms, a local resident who has initiated and organised an open gardens event in Kingswear next month. She is also an independent funeral celebrant - which leads to a fascinating insight into a fairly unknown profession. Many thanks for Alison for a delightful and informative conversation.
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Schiffspodcast - Dani fährt SchiffDiese historischen Schiffe im Ausland musst Du kennenDaniel Eichenberger ist leidenschaftlicher Schifffahrer. In der Bonusfolge des Schiffspodcasts nimmt er uns mit auf spezielle Schiffe rund um den Globus. So zum Beispiel auf das älteste Dampfschiff der Welt, die Skibladner (1856) in Norwegen, an deren Steuer er schon stehen durfte. Warum man dazu wetterfest sein muss, hörst Du im Schiffspodcast.Nicht fehlen in der Tour d’Horizon dürfen die neun Dampfschiffe der Sächsischen Dampfschifffahrt auf der Elbe. Die Reise führt weiter über Australien und Neuseeland bis nach Nordsibirien. Eine besondere Bedeutung für Daniel hat die Waverley, das letzte Dampfschiff auf dem Meer....2024-04-1119 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 9 - Cliff, Ferry and UkraineIn this episode we finally get to talk to Cliff Taylor. Cliff has worked on the Ferry in Kingswear for more than 40 years. He is everyone's favourite ferryman! We talk about what the ferry means to the village and his other more recent venture into international aid missions to Ukraine. 2024-03-2246 minKingswear Coffee PodPeter, Brookhill and The RosarioToday we talk to Peter Sissons, a former resident of the historic property Brookhill in Kingswear and now living just outside the village in Brixham. Peter has had a fascinating life with a variety of careers as well as a wide-ranging knowledge of local history and beyond. 2024-02-1147 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 7 - Interview with Jo GriffinJo B and I introduce today's podcast with our usual chat about positives and what's going on in our lives in Kingswear. After that, there is a fascinating conversation with Jo Griffin about her activities around the village, including the church, the new bells and the community allotment among other things. 2023-11-0439 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 1 - Coronation celebrations in KingswearThis is our first episode of the Kingswear Coffee Pod - a podcast based in Kingswear where we sit down over coffee (or beverage of choice) and chat about all things this side of the Dart. Today we talk to Stephen Pearson about all the events planned around the upcoming Coronation celebrations for King Charles III on 6 May.
2023-11-0426 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 6 - Royal Dart Hotel and RogerThis week Jo takes the driving seat and talks about the Royal Dart Hotel, its history and current situation. She then interviews Roger to find out a little more about him, finding out a few nuggets of information that may surprise you.2023-09-2934 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 5 - Regatta preparations at RDYC, interview with Mark BradleyToday we meet the delightful Mark Bradley, chef manager at the Royal Dart Yacht Club - almost next door to both the coffee shop and the post office. We previously interviewed Colin Bower, the Commodore of the club, so if you want a different perspective of the club, go back and listen to that episode.
Mark tells us about the events that are planned for Dartmouth Regatta coming up on 23-26 August. We're all hoping to see many happy visitors to the river and show off it's best side. The RDYC is open to non-members during the...2023-08-1730 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 4 - A castle and a PizziIn this episode we find out a little about Kingswear Castle, for a short while a key part of the defence of Britain, now a holiday let with incredible views.
In the second half we find out a little more about Jo Byrne, our cohost from the USA - with Italian heritage and a love of K-dramas, there's more to Jo than a friendly face behind the Post Office counter or a wannabe high-vis hero conducting the traffic onto the slipway!2023-07-0736 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 3 - Kings-where? A brief introduction of Kingswear and surroundings for new visitorsIn this episode Jo and Roger talk about things to do in and around Kingswear. Working here by the ferry, we both get asked about what there is to do here on a regular basis, so we thought we would make a podcast about it. We talk about the cafes and pubs, the transport links and the places to visit nearby. There are bound to be things we have forgotten - which can all go into a future podcast. 2023-06-1530 minKingswear Coffee PodEpisode 2 - Interview with Colin BowerFor this episode, Jo and I sit down over a cuppa and chat to Colin Bower about his new role as Commodore of the RDYC and his life in general. There was a lot to talk about and it was a fascinating conversation. We cover his background, how he came to join the yacht club in Kingswear and what his plans are for the club during his tenure. 2023-05-0527 min
Belle Books & StoriesStormy Weather - Waverley - Special EditionAward Winning Series. In the series Tim Dunn, transport historian and enthusiast, celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.This extended edition PS Waverley edition celebrates the world's only remaining sea-going paddle steamer.The Waverley story is the first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. This episode includes extended interviews with some of the people that work tirelessly, day in and day out, to keep Waverley sailing.For more information on Waverley visit https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk2023-03-2424 min
Belle Books & StoriesStormy Weather - Queen MaryTim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. The final episode of the series features the TS Queen Mary. She's the only Clyde Steamer ever to return to the Clyde. Tim discovers a story of renewal and reinvention of a ship that always meant glamour and sophistication and a key part of Glasgow’s cultural heritage. Recorded as she lay berthed beside the Glasgow Science Centre without engines and awaiting a full internal re...2022-11-2815 min
Belle Books & StoriesStormy Weather - BalmoralTim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. The MV Balmoral is Britain's most well travelled excursion ship, having visited more ports, piers and docks than any other ship of its type. Tim meets Trustees and Volunteers to find out why they want to get her sailing again. Terry Sylvester, a Vice President of the PSPS, also explains how the Waverley and the Balmoral at one time came to work...2022-11-2815 min
Belle Books & StoriesStormy Weather - Kingswear CastleTim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. PS Kingswear Castle is the last coal fired paddle steamer in the UK. Tim talked with John Megoran (Captain and General Manager for over 30 years) as he discovers this iconic ship undergoing a major rebuild ahead of her 100th anniversary. We also find out about the unique part ship with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. Stormy Weather tells the...2022-11-2815 min
Belle Books & StoriesStormy Weather - Medway QueenTim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.PS Medway Queen was the Heroine of Dunkirk, famously saving over 7,000 men. Pam Bathurst takes up the story. Tim also discusses with social historian Kathryn Ferry why excursion cruising became so popular across the UK. Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:PS Waverley PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS...2022-11-2815 min
Belle Books & StoriesStormy Weather - WaverleyTim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. PS Waverley is the world's last ocean going paddle steamer and recently celebrated 75 years of service. Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:PS Waverley PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS Queen MaryThe series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde. 2022-10-1215 min
Sounds of our ShoresRockpooling on Broadsands with steam train passingChildren rockpooling on Broadsands beach, Torbay, with the Paignton to Kingswear steam train passing.
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Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesjumbl;ies verse 6 2008-01-2200 minKingswear Favourite Ghost storiesJumblies verse 5 2008-01-2200 minKingswear Favourite Ghost storiesJumblies verse 4 2008-01-2200 minKingswear Favourite Ghost storiesJumblies verse 3 2008-01-2200 minKingswear Favourite Ghost storiesJumblies vers 2 2008-01-2200 minKingswear Favourite Ghost storiesJumblies verse 1Verse one of The Jumblies2008-01-2200 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesThe Garden's Full of Witches by Colin McNaughton 2007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesDracula by Jackie Kay 2007-10-3000 minKingswear Favourite Ghost storiesThis is Halloween by Dorothy Brown Thompson 2007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesThe Wolf by Georgia Roberts Durstonread by dog52007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesThe Playground Monster 2007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost stories10 Things Found in a Wizard's Pocket by Ian McMillan 2007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesThe Pumpkin by Danielread by fox32007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesInstructions for the last day in October by Wes Magyread by seal52007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesDouble Toil and Trouble - William Shakespeareread by panda5 and cod52007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesCountdown by Jack Prelutskyread by lion52007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesLazy Witch by Myra Cohn Livingstoneread by penguin5 and duck52007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesTwinkle Twinkle little Bat by Lewis Carrollread by dolphin42007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesThe dark dark woodread by seal32007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesFive lines for Halloween by Sue Cowlingread by cobra52007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesThe isteners by Walter de la Mareread by bull62007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesSpells by James Reevesread by fish42007-10-3000 min
Kingswear Favourite Ghost storiesTwo Witches by Alexander Resnikoffclass 2 favourite poems for Halloween2007-10-2900 min